As more and more players play computer games and console games at the same time, DIY manufacturers are also making cross-border products designed specifically for console players. Gigabyte GIGABYTE, which has entered the screen market and achieved good results in recent years, has also cross-border launched the screen AORUS FV43U for the console. It not only has a 43 inch 4K 144 display area, QLED quantum dots, 97% DCI-P3 high color gamut, HDR 1000, but also has HDMI 2.1 interface, which is believed to meet the choice of next generation game consoles such as PS5, Xbox Series X | S players.
Specifications:
LCD panel type: VA QLED
Backlight type: Direct
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Panel size: 43 inches
Point distance: 0.2451 * 0.2451
Angle of view: 178 degrees
Update rate: 144Hz/120Hz (Console Game)
Reaction time: 1ms (MPRT)
Color gamut: 97% DCI-P3/150% sRGB/99% AdobeRGB
Color depth: 10bits (8bits+FRC)
HDR：VESA Display HDR1000
Normal mode brightness: 750 cd/m2
HDR mode brightness: 1200 cd/m2
Input: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1 (DSC)/HDMI 2.1 x 2 (supports PS5 and XBOX series X/S at 4K UHD@120Hz (4:2:0))
USB：USB-C x1、USB 3.0 x 2
Audio: headphone output
GIGABYTE AORUS FV43U Game Display Unpacking
This AORUS FV43U has a 43 inch screen area, uses a QLED VA panel, and has a 4K resolution and 144Hz update rate. 43 "is the largest size of the 16:9 desktop display, because if the screen is larger, if the table is not deep enough on the desktop, the pressure on the eyes will increase. Compared with games, this size of screen will focus on video and audio performance to distinguish it from the common 27 or 32 inch screen.
The AORUS FV43U can pass the VESA Display HDR1000 certification in terms of display specification. First, as the name shows, the peak quality brightness can reach the maximum of 1000 nits, the continuous brightness of the screen can not be less than 500 nits, and then it has the function of light control by zones. Finally, there are also requirements in terms of color. The FV43U can achieve 10Bit color depth and 97% DCI-P3/150% sRGB/99% AdobeRGB color gamut, As well as reaching the color standard of △ E ≤ 2 after color calibration on the stage, so that players can have a more realistic visual experience.
The biggest feature of this screen in terms of specifications is that it has two HDMI 2.1 interfaces. In terms of data, the upgraded bandwidth can meet 4K@120 It supports VRR variable update rate and ALLM automatic low latency mode. New graphics cards and next-generation console game consoles of this specification recently launched have been fully upgraded. In addition to the PC platform, this test article will also use PlayStation 5 for demonstration.
↑ AORUS FV43U outer box.
↑ There are a variety of key specifications on the side of the outer box.
↑ List of AORUS FV43U accessories, including one HDMI and one PD wire, three different power lines, one more remote control, and factory effect color table.
↑ AORUS FV43U screen body.
First of all, we can see the design details of AORUS FV43U. The width of the four sides does not use the extremely narrow border that is popular at present, but given that the 43 inch large area will not have a strong sense of oppression, plus the hairline surface design and the three-dimensional configuration of corners, it makes the whole more sharp. Although there is no RGB light effect design on the back, but there is a fence shaped cooling hole above, the AORUS eagle in the middle and the surrounding corner decorations are also mirror materials, with a strong digital style.
↑ AORUS FV43U frame hairline.
↑ AORUS flag.
↑ On the back of AORUS FV43U, there are also 200X200 VESA openings.
↑ The base is fixed with two rear screws.
The AORUS FV43U provides a low potential sound source output, a 3.5mm headphone jack from top to bottom, two HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 1.4, one USB-C input connection, and two USB 3.0 interfaces on the display side. While there is a 12W speaker on the left and right at the bottom of the screen, and it supports AORUS SPACE AUDIO sound effect. According to the type of game, it provides two modes, namely, fight, FPS, or movie, live concert, so that players can have different choices according to different scenes.
↑ AORUS FV43U right I/O.
↑ AORUS FV43U left 3PIN power connection.
↑ AORUS FV43U bottom horn.
↑ There is a 5-axis control rocker at the bottom of the trademark.
4K quantum dot screen/144Hz update rate/DisplayHDR 1000
AORUS FV43U specifications can be described as "measuring points". The panel uses QLED VA panel. The former QLED represents the display technology. Compared with the general LCD screen backlight design, it uses blue LED backlight, and through the implanted quantum dot strengthening film, blue light is excited into red light and yellow light, producing white light more uniform than RGB three primary colors, It can display better light penetration and more accurate color performance than the original LCD panel.
The FV43U itself is a VA panel, so it has a 178 degree wide viewing angle and high contrast panel characteristics, providing a contrast ratio of 4000:1 and a color depth of 8bits+FRC of 10bit. It is also one of the few screens that has both a 4K resolution and a high update rate of 144Hz, and can enable VESA Adaptive Sync adaptive synchronization technology to reduce picture delay and tearing.
FV43U also provides multiple display modes, and preset preset modes for various use scenarios, corresponding to FTG, FPS, RTS/RPG type games, movies, and reading modes. However, because the brightness of the screen itself is higher than that of other screens, the author believes that the preset sRGB mode is the most eye friendly and close to the performance of the general screen, and it is recommended to use it in non game or audio-visual document scenes.
↑ AORUS FV43U lights up.
↑ AORUS FV43U preset mode (preset brightness is only 70).
↑ AORUS FV43U sRGB mode (preset brightness is only 7).
AORUS FV43U has passed the VESA HDR1000 certification. In terms of brightness, it has a normal mode brightness of 750 cd/m2, and an HDR mode brightness of 1200 cd/m2. It also provides four modes, namely, HDR1000, HDR HLG, HDR games, and HDR movies. In addition, because HDR1000 and HDR HLG preset the partition light control to be turned on and have preset parameters, if the player wants more detailed adjustment, he can only adjust by the latter two.
↑ AORUS FV43U HDR lights up.
↑ AORUS FV43U SDR film remake.
↑ AORUS FV43U HDR1000 film remake.
AORUS FV43U has a 144Hz update rate and can enable VESA Adaptive Sync adaptive synchronization technology. The A card user can directly light up the AMD FreeSync 2 HDR in the Oasis test tool, while the N card user can also G-SYNC Compatible. As long as the compatibility is enabled in the drive, the NVIDIA pendulum software test can also be passed.
↑ NVIDIA G-SYNC is on.
↑ NVIDIA pendulum test.
↑ AMD FreeSync is on.
↑ AMD FreeSync test.
OSD Sidekick software control screen
For users who feel that the knob control is not intuitive enough, players can use the OSD Sidekick software provided by AORUS to set and control by connecting USB. This software provides display settings for detailed adjustment of various modes, hotkey settings for adjusting screen values with combination keys, other settings can adjust detailed settings of OSD and remote control, and enable KVM functions.
↑ OSD Sidekick software display settings.
↑ OSD Sidekick hotkey setting.
↑ Other OSD Sidekick settings.
↑ OSD Sidekick KVM setting.
The FV43U also provides PIP/PVP on the OSD screen display, and can display functions such as customized graphics and tactics center, display system information window, update frequency, game timer and game counter. However, these functions must be started from the OSD Sidekick software mentioned above.
↑ Dashboard。
↑ CUSTOMIZED CROSSHAIR。
↑ Update frequency, game timer and game timer.
↑ PIP/PBP, but the frame number is locked to 60FPS and SDR.
Next generation game console turns on 4K 120Hz HDR
As mentioned earlier, the FV43U has an HDMI 2.1 interface. Compared with most HDMI 2.0b bandwidth on the market, it doubles to 48Gbps, and can natively support the display specification of 4K 120. This is also one of the popular features of next-generation game consoles such as PS5 and Xbox Series X | S. The following is a demonstration of the HDR effect using the PS5 real machine.
↑ PS5 image output information: 4K, 120Hz YUV420、HDCP 2.3 。
↑ Supported games such as Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition can enable 4K 120Hz high frame rate mode.
↑ The OSD Sidekick update frequency can interpret 120 FPS.
The HDR display part is demonstrated by Ares, which is regarded as the top HDR performance game of naughty dogs on PlayStation (another game I don't want to test). It can be seen that HDR 1000 in preset mode is almost the same as HDR HLG; The preset HDR games and movies will be relatively dazzling, because the overall picture of the former is too white, it is recommended that players manually adjust.
↑ Ares HDR 1000.
↑ Ares HDR HLG.
↑ Ares HDR game.
↑ Ares HDR movie.
At the same time, next-generation game consoles can also enable ray tracing in some games for a more realistic experience. It is not obvious on the screen with low resolution or color difference, but the difference can be clearly felt by the naked eye on the FV43U. Here we take Control Ultimate as a demonstration, and add the PC platform as a comparison. It can be seen that there is still a certain gap between the home computer and the game screen with full special effects on the PC side, but the cost is not very high, depending on how the players choose.
↑ Control Ultimate RT ON (PS5; 30FPS and dynamic 1440P rendering resolution).
↑ Control Ultimate RT OFF (PS5; 60FPS and dynamic 1440P rendering resolution).
↑ Control Ultimate RT ON (R7 5800X+RTX3070; picture: high, RT: high).
summary
↑ The next generation host has strong performance and needs a sharp screen.
The AORUS FV43U hardware specification of this unpacking has reached the resolution and update rate of 4K 144Hz, and the color gamut performance and maximum brightness have also reached the HDR 1000 standard formulated by VESA. In particular, this QLED VA panel also provides quite rich and bright color performance. In addition, the SPACE AUDIO sound effect is bright and rich in details, which makes people experience the scene in terms of video and games.
Not too high brightness is also a double-sided blade. For example, the high brightness in the preset mode will make the author feel dazzling and uncomfortable. If the player wants to use it in the general office or map editing and other scenes, or even for the needs of long-term games, it is recommended to reduce the brightness to reduce the damage to the eyes. The author believes that the preset sRGB mode in SDR mode and the preset HDR 1000 when HDR is turned on will be more comfortable.
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Although there is no game masterpiece specially designed for next-generation consoles, all existing games can be enhanced on next-generation game platforms. For example, this demonstration of Ares can turn on 4K 60 frames, Control Ultimate can turn on ray tracing, and action games such as Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition can also turn on 4K 120Hz, which is due to the HDMI 2.1 interface.
HDMI 2.1 interface meets 4K@120 In the future, if PS5 updates VRR variable update rate, ALLM automatic low delay mode and other functions, FV43U can also support. To sum up, if the reader is a next-generation host player who needs an HDMI 2.1 interface, or the screen scene is mostly used for audio and video entertainment, and needs a large screen display, then this FV43U is worth considering.
